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Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana

Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
New Orleans, Louisiana
NPI: 1003080201· License: MD.206101 (LA) verify

13+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2025): $22,135 across 27 payments (what this means)
5(7 ratings)

Consultation $150

In Dr. Parker A. Velargo's own words

How Dr. Parker A. Velargo describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Parker A. Velargo considers a natural result to be one that provides body proportion and balance, is subtly noticeable, and leaves people questioning.
  • We’re stripping away the social media myths, “perfect” edits, & marketing fluff to bring you the real, clinical, & human side of aesthetics
  • We can’t wait to help you achieve your goals right in your own community, centered around your convenience

Specialization

  • Dr. Parker A. Velargo can assist patients with managing unwanted hair.
  • Dr. Parker A. Velargo is a facial plastic surgeon affiliated with the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery.
  • Dr. Parker A. Velargo is a co-owner of the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery.
  • The practice offers plastic surgery in Mandeville.

Training & credentials

  • The doctor is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Consultation

  • Bringing visual references to a consultation helps the practice achieve a patient's specific goals.
  • Dr. Parker A. Velargo's practice provides a full evaluation during hair restoration consultations to determine the cause of hair loss and assess potential solutions.

Recovery guidance

  • In our world, shapewear isn’t just a style secret...it’s an essential part of the post-op healing journey!

Results

  • The practice aims to help patients achieve their desired aesthetic outcomes.

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About

Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in procedures within the head and neck area, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, lip lifts, facelifts, and otoplasty. He also offers non-surgical options such as Botox, Dysport, Dermal Fillers, and Restylane Kysse. Dr. Velargo emphasizes patient-centered cosmetic surgery, aiming for natural results that enhance without appearing overdone. He believes the best plastic surgery leaves observers questioning, 'Did they, or didn’t they?' by focusing on proportion and balance. Acknowledging that 'natural' is subjective, he works closely with patients to define and achieve their specific goals. The practice aims to provide the real, clinical, and human side of aesthetics by stripping away social media myths and marketing fluff, with the main goal always being for patients to feel good in their own skin. For Northshore residents, the practice offers consultations at a new Mandeville location, prioritizing convenience.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Parker A. Velargo, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Botox

$250

1 patient report · 2019

Below typicalTypical in New Orleans: $350–$587 (median $435, 14 reports) compare ↗

Restylane Kysse

$770

1 patient report · 2020

About typicalTypical nationally: $650–$770 (median $650, 5 reports) compare ↗

Lip Lift

$3,899

1 patient report · 2020

About typicalTypical nationally: $2,188–$4,000 (median $3,000, 42 reports) compare ↗

Help us keep this data current and accurate. If you've had a procedure with Dr. Parker A. Velargo, please take a moment to contribute your cost information.

Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Parker A. Velargo

Sourced directly from Dr. Parker A. Velargo's social posts and replies.

What are Dr. Velargo's recommendations for a productive consultation?
Dr. Velargo emphasizes that clear communication is essential during a consultation. He recommends bringing visual references to help the practice understand and achieve your specific aesthetic goals.
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What is Dr. Velargo's recommendation regarding medical-grade SPF?
Dr. Velargo considers medical-grade SPF as daily insurance for maintaining skin's glow, essential for preventing UV rays from negating investments in skin treatments, serums, and procedures. It is recommended for daily protection, post-procedure skincare, post-chemical peel care, sun protection after laser treatments, and offers anti-aging benefits by preventing sun damage.
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What role does shapewear play in the post-operative healing journey at the practice?
Shapewear is considered an essential part of the post-operative healing journey at the practice, crucial for recovery after certain procedures.
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From Dr. Parker A. Velargo's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Parker A. Velargo mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Parker A. Velargo's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox

Patient Experience

Dr. Parker A. Velargo Review Summary

4.98
Dr. Velargo has exceptional ratings across the board! With a 4.9 average from over 100 patient reviews, and top marks from sites like health.usnews.com, healthgrades.com, and medicalnewstoday.com, it's clear he's highly regarded in his field.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Center for

2633 Napoleon Ave #920, New Orleans, Louisiana

(504) 533-8848

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Consultation fee: $150

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$22,135

Payments

27

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Parker A. Velargo received $22,135 across 27 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

New Orleans Center for

2633 Napoleon Ave #920

New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

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Office Information

Phone: (504) 533-8848

Where does Dr. Parker A. Velargo practice?

Doctor's Office

New Orleans Center for (Primary)

2633 Napoleon Ave #920, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

(101 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Facs
Double Board Certified
Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Parker A. Velargo online?
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Does Dr. Parker A. Velargo offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Parker A. Velargo?
Patients rave about Dr. Velargo's skills, natural-looking results, and attentive care. Reviews frequently mention his expertise in rhinoplasty and lip enhancements, with many patients expressing life-changing improvements. His staff is also praised for being helpful and sweet.
What areas of care does Dr. Parker A. Velargo cater to?
Dr. Velargo specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology. His areas of expertise include facelift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, lip fillers, dermal fillers, Botox, and Dysport. He focuses on procedures within the head and neck area. Dr. Velargo's philosophy emphasizes patient-centered cosmetic surgery, aiming for natural results that enhance without appearing overdone. He believes the best plastic surgery leaves observers questioning 'Did they, or didn’t they?' by focusing on proportion and balance. The practice is committed to stripping away social media myths and marketing fluff to provide the real, clinical, and human side of aesthetics, with the main goal always being for patients to feel good in their own skin. He acknowledges that 'natural' is subjective and works closely with patients to define and achieve their specific goals.